This playlist is guaranteed to set the mood!
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and while you’re figuring out whether to attend another Galentine’s Day event with the crew, fight the crowds to be with your boo at your favorite dinner spot, or spend some time catering to yourself, a playlist is essential! There is no way to transport yourself mentally to the main character in a Black Rom-Com without the sounds. So, to help you set the tone for this special day of love, we’ve gathered 20 throwback love songs that are must-haves on your Valentine’s Day playlist.
“Sweet Love,” Anita Baker
“Fortunate,” Maxwell
“Let’s Stay Together,” Al Green
“Spend My Life With You,” Eric Benet ft. Tamia
“Forever Mine,” The O’Jays
“Forever My Lady,” Jodeci
“Adore,” Prince
“My, My, My,” Johnny Gill
“If This World Were Mine,” Cheryl Lynn & Luther Vandross
“Can’t Get Over You,” Maze & Frankie Beverly
“Ribbon In The Sky,” Stevie Wonder
“Distant Lover,” Marvin Gaye
“The Makings of You,” Curtis Mayfield
“For the Love of You, Pts. 1&2,” The Isley Brothers
“Day Dreaming,” Aretha Franklin
“Feel The Fire,” Peabo Bryson
“Always and Forever,” Heatwave
“If Only You Knew,” Patti LaBelle
“Always Be My Baby,” Mariah Carey
“When Somebody Loves You Back,” Teddy Pendergrass
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Cover photo: 20 Classic Love Songs to Include on Your V-Day Playlist/Teddy Pendergrass/Photo Credit TeddyPendergrassOfficial.com